Russia Considers Ban On Apple Products Within The Government

According to local news papers Russia is considering banning the use of popular Apple devices like the iPad due to security concerns.A recent quote from a RBK Daily one of Russia's largest business publications suggest an early adaption to RIMS more secure devices.

"The idea of ​​transfer of officials from the flatbed of Apple products in a more secure platform - it is a necessity - says one of the initiators of this idea, working in the government. - Can you imagine how much risk will undergo state, if the information from the iPad Assistant Deputy Minister of Health will fall into the wrong hands ? And if this is official from the Ministry of Defence? That's why now is considering the issue of secure devices, "

(-google translate)

For those of you thinking about another " Cold War"; this is actually a good thing as we can see that RIM is still making progress with international relations.